{"title":"Best Sellers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"awaken-wild-ancient-tree-black-tea","title":"Wild Ancient Tree Black Tea — AWAKEN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour morning black tea, only wilder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Ancient Tree Black Tea is a whole-leaf black tea made from wild tea trees over 100 years old on Daxiong Mountain in Xinhua County, Hunan, China. Small-batch crafted from the spring harvest, it brews a rich, smooth, naturally sweet cup with a warmth that lingers. No additives, no blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tea (whole leaf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, smooth, naturally sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, as with all black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning, workday, hot or iced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daxiong Mountain, Xinhua, Hunan, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50g \/ 1.76 oz · SKU ZT-001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes it different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost black tea comes from cultivated bushes. This tea comes from wild trees that have grown on the mountain for more than a century, picked and processed in small batches by the producers we work with in Xinhua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern mug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3g · 250ml · 95°C · 2–3 minutes, re-steep once or twice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g · 100ml · 100°C · 8–10 short steeps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold brew:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g · 500ml room-temperature water · about 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a true black tea made from tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I drink it iced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Cold brew it, or brew it strong and pour over ice. Try our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tea-with-zane\/rose-grapefruit-black-tea-mocktail\"\u003erose grapefruit black tea mocktail\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from your other teas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the brightest and most familiar of the three. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grounded-2018-handcrafted-fu-brick-dark-tea\"\u003eGolden Flower Fu Brick Tea\u003c\/a\u003e is an aged, fermented dark tea, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/restore-nine-steamed-polygonatum-root-tea\"\u003eNine-Steamed Huangjing\u003c\/a\u003e is a caffeine-free botanical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to try all three? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zorbtea-signature-trio-awaken-grounded-restore\"\u003eThe Complete Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. New to ancient tree tea? Read our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tea-with-zane\/what-is-wild-ancient-tree-black-tea\"\u003eWhat Is Wild Ancient Tree Black Tea?\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/supply-chain\"\u003eMeet our producers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZorbTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45370888552557,"sku":"ZT-001","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/9223\/4605\/files\/f04b62987e27462ab96ea14c569ac474.png?v=1782318577"},{"product_id":"grounded-2018-handcrafted-fu-brick-dark-tea","title":"Golden Flower Fu Brick Tea — GROUNDED","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn aged fermented tea with naturally grown golden flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Flower Fu Brick Tea is a 2018 Fu brick dark tea, handcrafted by the traditional method in Xinhua County, Hunan, China. Fu brick is a pressed Chinese dark tea. Break a piece open and you will see small golden specks inside: these are the “golden flowers” (Eurotium cristatum). They develop naturally inside the brick during the slow “flowering” stage of production, when temperature and humidity are carefully managed, and a good, even bloom is the traditional mark of a well-made brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark tea (hei cha), pressed Fu brick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, mellow, woody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it is made from tea leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afternoon, after a meal, a long easy steep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xinhua, Hunan, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50g \/ 1.76 oz · SKU ZT-002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer certification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by a USDA-certified organic producer: Hunan Qujiangbopian Tea Company Limited, Xinhua County (USDA NOP ID 4087185003, certified by CERES). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organic.ams.usda.gov\/Integrity\/CP\/OPP?nopid=4087185003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView the producer’s USDA Organic Integrity record\u003c\/a\u003e. The certification belongs to the producer; ZorbTea resells the sealed tins as a distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g · 100ml · 95°C · 8–10 steeps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong steep:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g · 600ml · 95°C · up to 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the golden flowers mold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They are Eurotium cristatum, which develops naturally inside the brick during production. They are expected in Fu brick tea and a sign of a well-made brick. Spoilage looks different: fuzzy white, green or black patches with a musty smell. Read more in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tea-with-zane\/what-is-fu-brick-tea-golden-flowers\"\u003eFu brick guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is made from tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from black tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack tea is oxidized and dried. Fu brick is a dark tea that is fermented, pressed and aged, which gives it a mellower, woodier taste. Compare with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/awaken-wild-ancient-tree-black-tea\"\u003eWild Ancient Tree Black Tea\u003c\/a\u003e, or try a caffeine-free option: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/restore-nine-steamed-polygonatum-root-tea\"\u003eNine-Steamed Huangjing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to try all three? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zorbtea-signature-trio-awaken-grounded-restore\"\u003eThe Complete Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. New to Fu brick? Read our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tea-with-zane\/what-is-fu-brick-tea-golden-flowers\"\u003eWhat Is Fu Brick Tea? Golden Flowers Explained\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/supply-chain\"\u003eMeet our producers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZorbTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45412246749293,"sku":"ZT-002D","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/9223\/4605\/files\/b3f561bacd1c4d5a6b921bf7ed002d3c.png?v=1782795682"},{"product_id":"awaken-grounded-discovery-duo","title":"Tea Lover’s Duo — Black Tea + Fu Brick Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor people who already love tea and want to go deeper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea drinkers who enjoy black tea and are curious about aged, fermented Chinese dark tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy these two together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame region, two very different teas. Compare a bright whole-leaf black tea from wild trees with a mellow, woody Fu brick tea that has aged since 2018. Costs less than buying both separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/awaken-wild-ancient-tree-black-tea\"\u003eWild Ancient Tree Black Tea — AWAKEN\u003c\/a\u003e, 50g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grounded-2018-handcrafted-fu-brick-dark-tea\"\u003eGolden Flower Fu Brick Tea — GROUNDED\u003c\/a\u003e, 50g (produced by a USDA-certified organic producer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning:\u003c\/strong\u003e black tea, gongfu 5g · 100ml · 100°C · 8–10 steeps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon \/ after a meal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fu brick tea, gongfu 5g · 100ml · 95°C, or long steep 5g · 600ml · up to 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth contain caffeine. Want a caffeine-free evening option too? Get \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zorbtea-signature-trio-awaken-grounded-restore\"\u003eThe Complete Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Learn more: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tea-with-zane\/what-is-wild-ancient-tree-black-tea\"\u003eancient tree black tea guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tea-with-zane\/what-is-fu-brick-tea-golden-flowers\"\u003eFu brick tea guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZorbTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45656609161325,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/9223\/4605\/files\/awaken-grounded-bundle.png?v=1786999844"},{"product_id":"zorbtea-signature-trio-awaken-grounded-restore","title":"The Complete Collection — Black Tea, Fu Brick Tea \u0026 Huangjing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to ZorbTea? Start here: one brew for every part of the day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone curious about lesser-known Chinese teas who doesn’t know where to begin, and anyone looking for a thoughtful tea gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy these three together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey cover the whole day and three very different traditions: a bright, familiar black tea, an aged fermented dark tea, and a caffeine-free botanical. Tasting them side by side is the fastest way to find your favorite, and the set costs less than buying each one separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/awaken-wild-ancient-tree-black-tea\"\u003eWild Ancient Tree Black Tea — AWAKEN\u003c\/a\u003e, 50g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grounded-2018-handcrafted-fu-brick-dark-tea\"\u003eGolden Flower Fu Brick Tea — GROUNDED\u003c\/a\u003e, 50g (produced by a USDA-certified organic producer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/restore-nine-steamed-polygonatum-root-tea\"\u003eNine-Steamed Huangjing — RESTORE\u003c\/a\u003e, 80g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning:\u003c\/strong\u003e black tea, gongfu 5g · 100ml · 100°C, or cold brew 5g · 500ml · 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon \/ after a meal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fu brick tea, gongfu 5g · 100ml · 95°C, or long steep 5g · 600ml · up to 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huangjing, 5g (3–4 slices) · 600ml · 100°C · about 10 minutes, caffeine-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant just two? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/awaken-grounded-discovery-duo\"\u003eTea Lover’s Duo\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/awaken-restore-vitality-duo\"\u003eDay \u0026amp; Night Duo\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grounded-restore-balance-duo\"\u003eSlow Afternoon Duo\u003c\/a\u003e. Questions? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZorbTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45656664637549,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/9223\/4605\/files\/signature-trio-bundle.png?v=1786999844"}],"url":"https:\/\/zorbtea.com\/collections\/best-sellers.oembed","provider":"ZorbTea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}